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Halloween falls only five days before the general election, so you can expect the traditionally spooky holiday to take on some political undertones this year--and I'm not just talking about people dressing up as...

Halloween falls only five days before the general election, so you can expect the traditionally spooky holiday to take on some political undertones this year--and I’m not just talking about people dressing up as...

Halloween falls only five days before the general election, so you can expect the traditionally spooky holiday to take on some political undertones this year--and I’m not just talking about people dressing up as Alaska governor Sarah Palin. "Trick or Vote" is asking Americans to go door-to-door on October 31, not to collect candy but rather to encourage households to head to the polls. Since studies show that face-to-face contact is the most effective way to boost voter turnout, the costumed "Trick or Vote" volunteers will be handing out voter guides and reminders in over 20 cities, making it the largest non-partisan get-out-the-vote canvass in our nation’s history. You can still sign up to be a part of it by logging on to Trickorvote.org.

Also, check out Campaign-o-Lanterns to download one of eleven free presidential pumpkin patterns. Pick and print a trace pattern--like the silhouette of Obama, the McCain-Palin official logo, or the classic donkey or elephant symbol--so even your carvings can pack some political punch.